French Vocabulary: Eating Out

Unlock the secret to ordering delicious meals with confidence at French restaurants.

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Vocabulary List

English French Pronunciation
menu
menu
appetizers
entrées
entrees
plats principaux
desserts
desserts
beverages
boissons
specials
spécialités
reservation
réservation
host hostess
hôte hôtesse
waiter waitress
serveur serveuse
table setting
mise en place de la table
knife
couteau
fork
fourchette
spoon
cuillère
napkin
serviette
glass
verre
cup
tasse
plate
assiette
condiments
condiments
gratuity
pourboire
check
addition
corkage fee
droit de bouchon
corkscrew
tire-bouchon
wine list
carte des vins
recommendation
recommandation
gluten-free
sans gluten
vegetarian
végétarien
vegan
végétalien
halal
halal
kosher
casher
spicy
épicé
mild
doux
rare
saignant
medium rare
à point saignant
medium
à point
well done
bien cuit

Grammar Guru: Ordering in French

In French, when ordering in a restaurant, it is important to use the polite imperative form. For example, instead of saying ‘I’ll have a coffee,’ you would say ‘Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît’ (I would like a coffee, please). This polite form is essential in French dining etiquette.

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